Ultrasound Technologist- Women's Health Reproductive Clinic- FT

Sanford Health•Sioux Falls, SD

7d•$32 - $50

About The Position

Sanford Health is hiring a full-time Ultrasound Technologist for its Women's Health Reproductive Clinic. The role is based in a Reproductive Medicine Clinic, with opportunities to float to the low-risk OB/GYN Department. The clinic's sonographers perform fertility-related imaging and work closely with physicians and support staff. The center has multiple ultrasound rooms and is accredited by the American Institute of Ultrasound in Medicine (AIUM). The schedule includes weekend and morning rotations, as well as outreach opportunities. The technologist performs ultrasound examinations professionally and diagnostically, using sonographic skills to identify and record appropriate anatomical, pathological, and diagnostic images. The role requires operating ultrasound equipment, applying knowledge of cross-sectional anatomy and age-related protocols, maintaining ethical and professional relationships, and coordinating with physicians and other healthcare team members. Depending on the facility, responsibilities may also include echocardiography.

Requirements

Graduate of an accredited school of Diagnostic Imaging, or hold an Allied Health Certificate/Diploma, or have a minimum of one year of equivalent work experience; this qualification is preferred.
Registration in at least one of the following sonography areas is required: Registered Diagnostic Medical Sonographer (RDMS), Registered Vascular Technologist (RVT), American Registry of Radiologic Technologists (ARRT), or registry eligible.
Obtain registry within two years after hiring if not already registered; registry is preferred within that period.
Obtain Basic Life Support (BLS) certification within six weeks of employment and maintain recertification as necessary.
For work in North Dakota involving medical imaging or radiation therapy procedures, hold licensure through the North Dakota Medical Imaging and Radiation Therapy (NDMIRT) Board.
For employees providing outreach mobile services, maintain a valid driver's license and good driving record, and meet Sanford's applicable driver license policy and medical guidelines.

Nice To Haves

Graduate of an accredited school of Diagnostic Imaging, or hold an Allied Health Certificate/Diploma, or have a minimum of one year of equivalent work experience.
Sonography registry preferred within two years after hiring.

Responsibilities

Perform a variety of ultrasound examinations and identify and record appropriate anatomical, pathological, and diagnostic images.
Understand and operate ultrasound machines, including utilizing new technologies.
Establish and maintain ethical working relationships and rapport with patients and organizational staff.
Maintain medical ethics and continue developing sonography knowledge and understanding.
Demonstrate empathy, compassion, integrity, and professionalism, including during high-stress situations.
Assist with accreditation requirements and processes as needed.
Apply age-related protocols for various testing.
Coordinate work with physicians and other healthcare team members, including assisting during invasive procedures when applicable.
Supervise and train students and medical sonographers as needed.
Report equipment issues and submit in-service requests when needed.
Perform echocardiography where applicable to the facility.